Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 208% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 208% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ (ARS $461) | ARS $367 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 NT$ (ARS $375) | ARS $301 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 NT$ (ARS $335) | ARS $88 | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (ARS $276) | ARS $60 | + 363% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 NT$ (ARS $259) | ARS $78 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (ARS $342) | ARS $55 | + 518% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 NT$ (ARS $810) | ARS $129 | + 527% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 152 NT$ (ARS $468) | ARS $44 | + 957% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 134 NT$ (ARS $413) | ARS $27 | + 1414% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 NT$ (ARS $142) | ARS $58 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 422 NT$ (ARS $1,300) | ARS $201 | + 545% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (ARS $139) | ARS $92 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 NT$ (ARS $143) | ARS $32 | + 349% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 188% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (ARS $88,245) | ARS $20,002 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,975 NT$ (ARS $55,328) | ARS $11,466 | + 383% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,468 NT$ (ARS $7,596) | ARS $3,242 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,030 NT$ (ARS $43,187) | ARS $11,715 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,074 NT$ (ARS $27,932) | ARS $10,117 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,527 NT$ (ARS $4,700) | ARS $2,131 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 656 NT$ (ARS $2,019) | ARS $1,505 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,132 NT$ (ARS $43,500) | ARS $23,718 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,911 NT$ (ARS $8,961) | ARS $4,797 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 245 NT$ (ARS $753) | ARS $226 | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 NT$ (ARS $860) | ARS $164 | + 424% | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 153% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,781 NT$ (ARS $5,481) | ARS $1,556 | + 252% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (ARS $3,488) | ARS $1,430 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,327 NT$ (ARS $7,162) | ARS $4,439 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,275 NT$ (ARS $10,082) | ARS $3,546 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 141% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,973 NT$ (ARS $2,951,823) | ARS $558,062 | + 429% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (ARS $102) | ARS $44 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,100 NT$ (ARS $3,387) | ARS $1,866 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (ARS $831) | ARS $756 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 339% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 339% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (ARS $1,039) | ARS $128 | + 713% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (ARS $1,059) | ARS $150 | + 608% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 NT$ (ARS $5,228) | ARS $769 | + 580% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 255 NT$ (ARS $786) | ARS $66 | + 1097% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (ARS $551) | ARS $108 | + 409% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (ARS $483) | ARS $201 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (ARS $195) | ARS $83 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 NT$ (ARS $210) | ARS $122 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 333 NT$ (ARS $1,025) | ARS $302 | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 112% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 664 NT$ (ARS $2,044) | ARS $731 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 507 NT$ (ARS $1,559) | ARS $521 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,272 NT$ (ARS $6,993) | ARS $956 | + 631% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,411 NT$ (ARS $4,344) | ARS $1,359 | + 220% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 289 NT$ (ARS $889) | ARS $313 | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (ARS $363) | ARS $152 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (ARS $369) | ARS $91 | + 306% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (ARS $42,904) | ARS $58,928 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.39 NT$ (ARS $17) | ARS $2.16 | + 669% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,360 NT$ (ARS $4,185) | ARS $1,567 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (ARS $337) | ARS $248 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 262 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 169% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $174,883 (56,815 NT$) in Kaohsiung City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $65,000 in San Juan.
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